Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Hardware with Enamel "Owls" Link Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical gilded gold hardware with multi-shade enamel "Owls" link bracelet is highlighted with rhinestones.
Kenneth Jay Lane Etched Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Studded Pretzel" Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully elegant etched gilded gold vermeil hardware "studded Pretzel" earrings measures 1 1/4 inches in length.
KENNETH JAY LANE KJL signed vintage pastel enamel rhinestone butterfly brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH JAY LANE KJL • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal...
Kenneth Jay Lane Silver Plated Rhinestone Palm Tree Brooch circa 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Kenneth Jay Lane silver plated palm tree brooch, set with marquise and round rhinestones.
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Pearl & Green Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Pearl & Green Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings.
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Gold-Tone Belt w/ Milk Glass & Rhinestones
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous, wide 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane jeweled gold-tone belt w/ milk glass & rhinestones set in heavy gold chain link.
$119Sale Price|20% Off
Puffy Quilted Two Tone Rectangular Earrings By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
Iconic and effortlessly chic, these 1980s Kenneth Jay Lane earrings are the epitome of statement sophistication.
Kenneth Jay Lane Steel Gray with Gold Accent SeaShell Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane, who recently left us, created this wonderfully whimsical and elegant Sea Shell in steel-gray accented with gold studs brooch measures 2 1/2" in length, height ...
Kenneth Jay Lane Jaguar with Faux Diamonds and Faux Sapphires Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully elegant Jaguar in polished silver vermeil finished hardware detailed with faux diamonds and faux sapphires makes for a chic brooch.
1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel and Gold Twisted Circles Clip On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Kenneth Jay Lane cream and gold enamel clip on earrings with a twisted circle detail.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Vermeil "Double Rams" Spring-Back Bangle
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane whimsical thick gilded gold vermeil finish "Double Rams" bangle features a spring-back for a easier fit.
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Giant Renaissance Maltese Cross Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
This superb late 1980s to early 1990s brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane makes a real statement and was designed to turn heads.
Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware with Black Enamel Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane gilded gold vermeil hardware accented with black enamel pendant is detailed with a clip-on clasp to use as a pendant, or, if desired, to clip on to a charm br...
Signed KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Mariposa Crystal Black Enamel Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Kenneth Jay Lane Mariposa Butterfly silver tone Brooch set with CZ Crystals; Black Enamel detailing; signed on reverse: KJL; approx. size: just under 1.75" x 1.25" An Ex...
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Silver and Gold Tone Braided Bangle
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely fabulous and fun Kenneth Jay Lane bangle from the 1980s. A lovely mix of warm bright gold and cool silver tone metal braided together.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane "Asian Inspired" Faux "Jadeite Dragon" & Faux Diamonds Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully detailed "Asian inspired" faux "Jadeite" Dragon Polished silver vermeil hardware accented with multi-micro faux diamonds surrounding the jadeite D...
Kenneth Jay Lane Gothic Studded 'Snake' Pendant with Gothic Rope-Chain Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully detailed Gothic "Snake" pendant studded with multi-colors of rhinestones measures 2 5/8 inches by 1 1/2 inches.
Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical Colorful Large "StarFish" Brooch and Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical "Starfish" set includes a large multi-color brooch as well as a set of matching earrings.
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Elephant Pearl and Enamel Gold Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE VINTAGE Kenneth Jay Lane Elephant brooch pin in excellent condition.
Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Crystal Cabochon Clip On Hoop Earrings, Clear Crystals
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the epitome of luxury and elegance with the Kenneth Jay Lane golden clip-on goop earrings, adorned with exquisite emerald cabochon crystals.
Crystal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Crystal and Black Enamel Salamander in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A whimsical salamander/lizard/gecko brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted black enamel body, adorned with coral-colored cabochons and sparkling clear and red crystals.
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware with Optional Pendant & Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane etched gilded gold vermeil hardware accented with multi-size pearl-like embellishments, has the optional choice of being worn as a pendant or, as a brooch for...
KENNETH JAY LANE KJL vintage pink rhinestones flower designer clip on earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 1/2" by 1 1/8" CONDITION • very good vintage condition w...
Kenneth Jay Lane Polished Gilded Gold Hardware With Black Center Earrings Clips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully elegant polished gilded gold hardware accented with a black lucite center clip-on earrings measures 2 1/2 inches in length.
Kenneth Jay Lane MultiColor Enamel with Gilded Gold Hardware "Owl" Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully whimsical multicolor "owl" detailed with gilded gold vermeil hardware with enamel overlay of cream and irish green enamel.
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Mod Hipster Rhinestone and Teardrop Pearl Wide Hip Belt
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Mod Hipster Rhinestone and Teardrop Pearl Wide Hip Belt: All prong-set, large size rhinestones and dangling pearls create a low-slung hip level fringed effect.
Kenneth Jay Lane vintage multi strand necklace, 1960’s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane vintage multi strand necklace Period – 1960’s Length – 74 cm Condition – very good, one brown stone is missing ........Additional information
Kenneth Jay Lane "Swirls" of enamel and Faux Diamonds Brooch & Earring Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderful gilded gold vermeil hardware accented with "Swirls" of enamel and finished with faux diamonds matching brooch and earrings makes for ...
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Plated and Cobalt Blue Enamel Clip On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Kenneth Jay Lane gold plated earrings, featuring lovely cobalt blue enamel.
Gold Plate, Enamel
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Swan Pave Cubic Zirconia & Enamel Pin Brooch in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Brilliant luster and shine - this brooch is sure to catch everyone's attention! By Kenneth Jay Lane. Hallmarks: © KJLane
Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Tone Ram Head Necklace with Rhinestones
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Striking vintage statement necklace by celebrated costume jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane, most likely dating to the 1990s.
$135Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Hinged Cuff Bracelet with Texture Finish By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 7.5" circumference, fits small to medium sized wrists - Interior measures 2" x 2.75" - .75" width - Gold plate...
Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical Rhinestone Jade-Green Lucite Apple Pendant & Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical large jade-green lucite apple is studded with rhinestones throughout.
Signed Kenneth Jay Lane Huge Cream Lucite Heart & Gold Tone Link Chain
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane, who recently left us, created this wonderful elegant huge cream lucite heart is signed accented with a gold tone link necklace.
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Rare Statement Flawed Sapphire Glass Earrings 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A master of costume jewellery and fabulous fakery Kenneth Jay Lane's talents are for all to see in these stunning earrings.
Kenneth Jay Lane "Limited Edition" Green Enamel Multi-Frogs Link Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's "Limited Edition", wonderfully huge and impressive whimsical multi-frogs set with multi-hues of greens accented with polished gilded gold vermei...
KENNETH JAY LANE, douple-row- colliere, early 1960s, USA , rhinestones, resin.
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Very early magnificent douple-row collier by KENNETH JAY LANE USA. Dimensions: Outer round length 58 cm - inner legth 40 cm with 8 cm extension Width 8 cm About: - Original KHL...
Base Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch & Earrings Set Crystal Seashell KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wallkill, NY
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Seashell Brooch Necklace and Earrings is a versatile piece that can serve as a brooch or a necklace.
Crystal
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Hardware "Double-Ram Heads" Double-Strand Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware "Double Rams Head" clasp accented with faux micro emeralds and diamonds paired with double strands of faux o...
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Wire Wrapped Pearl Drop Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
GORGEOUS Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane wire wrapped pearl drop bangle bracelet in excellent condition.
Kenneth Jay Lane 1960s Jeweled Statement Necklace
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful and dramatic Kenneth (jay) Lane Necklace will elevate your jewelry collection and have everyone in awe.
Gold Plate
Art Deco style geometric drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, USA, 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Latterly he enjoyed huge success on the QVC channel. Kenneth Jay Lane sadly passed away this year.
Base Metal
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Kenneth Jay Lane Ornate Colorful Crystal Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kaleidoscope necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane. Famous whimsical KJL designs linked together to form a dazzling statement necklace!
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Green Cushion-Cut Glass Link Necklace in Gold-Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Green Cushion-Cut Glass Link Necklace in Gold-Tone Setting This eye-catching statement necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane features five oversized cushion-cut green glass s...
Kenneth Jay Lane Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Bow Drop Earrings in Rhodium-Plated
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Bow Drop Earrings in Rhodium-Plated Metal These statement drop earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane feature bold cushion-cut amethyst-hued cubic zirc...
Amethyst, Rhodium
Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Green Cubic Zirconia and Crystal Teardrop Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Green Cubic Zirconia and Crystal Teardrop Dangle Earrings These striking dangle earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane exude classic glamour with a modern twist.
Crystal, Emerald
Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Alligator Brooch with Faux Pearls and Crystal
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Alligator Brooch with Faux Pearls and Crystal Accents Make a bold, playful statement with this vintage Kenneth Jay Lane alligator brooch—a dazzling piec...
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel
Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald-Cut Cubic Zirconia Cluster Link Bracelet in Rhodium
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald-Cut Cubic Zirconia Cluster Link Bracelet in Rhodium-Plated Setting This glamorous bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane features a series of large, emerald-cut clear...
Kenneth Jay Lane Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Multi-Stone Drop Earrings in Rhodium
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Multi-Stone Drop Earrings in Rhodium-Plated Setting These elegant drop earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane showcase a stunning trio of amethyst-col...
Crystal, Amethyst, Rhodium
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Black Cabochon Gold Tone Clip On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your accessory collection with these stunning 1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Black Cabochon Gold Tone Clip-On Earrings.
KJL KENNETH JAY LANE gold plated zirconia flower designer bracelet
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE • gold plated with zirconia stones • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal s...
Kenneth Jay Lane Red Beaded Necklace with Pave Rhinestone Clasp, 1990s
Located in Milford, DE
This bold statement necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane features rich red resin beads and a signature rhinestone-encrusted clasp for an unmistakable touch of glamour.
Crystal
Clear and grey paste drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL), USA, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Elegant clear drop earrings, highlighted with grey paste, these Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, from the 1960s, give a feeling of earlier times, a more 'antiqued' look, whilst still retai...
Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Coral and Crystal Gold-Plated Starburst Clip-On
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Coral and Crystal Gold-Plated Starburst Clip-On Earrings These bold vintage clip-on earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane showcase the designer’s love for vibrant c...
Crystal, Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Double Sea Serpent Crystal Enamel Faux Pearl Gold Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Double-headed sea serpent hinged crossover bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane with intricate detail. Features gold-plated metal in a textured scale pattern.
Crystal, Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold, Enamel
Kenneth Jay Lane Milk Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
K.J.L pendant earring ears from the 1960s of milk glass and pastes. Classic pendant form used in many of the most iconic earring by KJL of the period. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Koi Fish Crystal & Enamel Costume Pearl Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Koi Fish Crystal & Enamel Costume Pearl Brooch is a stunning statement piece that beautifully captures the elegance and artistry of high-end costume...
The father of so-called “fabulous fakes,” Kenneth Jay Lane was a spirited innovator within the jewelry industry, designing elegant and luxurious pieces without the use of real jewels. And while Lane aspired to create classic designs for earrings, bracelets and necklaces intended for everyday wear, his pieces caught the attention of celebrities, royalty and socialites.
From a young age, the Detroit, Michigan-born Lane was a lover of fashion. He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and the University of Michigan. He pursued a design career in New York City, and a failed start in the art department of Vogue magazine led to a decade of designing shoes for the likes of Delman and Christian Dior.
Lane would occasionally develop shoe designs for friends he had in the fashion world such as Bill Blass and Arnold Scaasi. A show for the latter afforded him the opportunity to beautify shoes with rhinestones and create bangles and earrings to pair with the footwear — he found plastic bracelets at discount variety store and had them embellished by craftspeople at a shoe factory.
A love for costume jewelry design emerged thereafter. Lane created his own collection and admirers such as Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor showered him with praise. A pearl necklace he designed was worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. In the early 1960s, ready-to-wear pioneer Hattie Carnegie purchased Lane’s jewelry line. Lane was given the position of design director for Carnegie but he soon changed course, moving instead into a small studio and pursuing his own path.
Lane worked with milk glass, gilded silver hardware, faux coral and other materials, and sold pendant necklaces, dangle earrings and modern bracelets to private customers. He was fond of renowned fine jewelry houses Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels and designers such as Jean Schlumberger, and cited having found inspiration in Egyptian and Indian jewelry over the years as well as Art Deco jewelry. Lane’s designs, which he called “faque” and “junque,” became well-known for their distinctive color combinations and clever characteristics such as embroidery. By the time he purchased a small jewelry factory in Providence, Rhode Island, where his accessories would be made during the 1960s, Lane had secured relationships with top Manhattan boutiques and his work had caught the attention of fashion magazines.
Directed by the filmmaker Gisèle Roman, a 2018 documentary about Lane’s life and work called Fabulously Fake: The Real Life of Kenneth Jay Lane features interviews with legendary fashion designers Carolina Herrera, Tory Burch and Diane von Furstenberg.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Kenneth Jay Lane brooches, rings and other accessories.